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Program:
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Olde Forge Community Resource Centre - Community Support Services
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Phone Numbers:
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613-829-9777
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Fax:
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613-829-9318
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Address:
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2730 Carling Ave
Ottawa, ON
K2B 7J1
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Intersection:
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Richmond Rd and Carling Ave
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Administration 9am-4pm * by appointment only
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Executives:
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Colleen Taylor - Executive Director
613-829-9777 ext 224 * c.taylor@oldeforge.ca
Elizabeth Parcher - Senior Manager, Programs and Operations
613-866-9132 * lizziepea@gmail.com
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Service Description:
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Access to support in the community * In-person and virtual programs
General Services:
- information and referral
- friendly visiting
- luncheon program
- seniors day program
- recreation program for seniors
- grocery shopping
- transportation to non-urgent medical appointments
- caregiver support
- free income tax clinics for Seniors and adults with disabilities
Home maintenance:
- snow removal
- light and heavy house-cleaning
- minor repairs
- odd jobs
- yardwork
Foot care clinics:
- examination of feet and legs
- prevention care and health teaching
- treatment of ingrown toenails and thick nails
- trimming and filing of nails
- calluses and corn care
- nail care
- referral services
Snow Go Assist program:
- matching service for those looking to hire a contractor to clear snow from private driveways and walkways
- eligible low-income seniors and people with disabilities may also apply to receive financial assistance to pay for a portion of their snow removal costs through this program
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Meetings:
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Income tax clinics March-April |
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Fees:
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Some services have fees associated to them
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Application:
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Call for more information
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Older adults with physical disabilities who reside in the area served
Snow Go Assist program : Seniors and persons with disabilities, must be for the purpose of ensuring mobility * must be physically unable to clear snow from their private driveway and/or walkway due to their own disability * must lack resources (people and/or financial) to arrange for clearing of snow from their private driveway and/or walkway
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Languages:
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English ; French ; Chinese (Cantonese)
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Area Served:
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Ottawa
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Last Updated:
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3/6/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=209345
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